Chronic Kidney Disease
Book AppointmentChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidneys lose some of their ability to remove waste and excess water from the bloodstream. CKD eventually leads to kidney failure when your blood builds up harmful levels of waste and electrolytes that may become fatal.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of CKD. Other conditions which may cause CKD include
Glomerulonephritis
Interstitial nephritis
Polycystic kidney disease
Enlarged prostrate
Cancers of the urinary tract
Kidney stones
Vesicoureteral reflux
A number of factors can increase the risk of developing CKD, including:
Diabetes mellitus
High blood pressure
A family history of kidney disease
Obesity
Smoking
Heart disease
Having protein in the urine
Having autoimmune diseases such as lupus nephritis
When to seek expert advise
If you find any of the signs and symptoms associated with chronic kidney disease, have yourself examined by your family doctor and seek consultation from the qualified staff of the Section of Nephrology at the Aga Khan University Hospital. Signs and symptoms associated with kidney failure are also common to other diseases so it is important that you have your doctor monitor your overall vital signs
Disclaimer
The information provided on our website is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional provider.
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